Rajasthan Revokes Order Asking Schools To Celebrate Babri Demolition Day After Criticism

A controversial order directing all schools in Rajasthan to observe December 6 -- the day the Babri Masjid was demolished in 1992 -- as "Shaurya Diwas" was on Sunday recalled by the government after it drew flak from the opposition and Muslim groups.

Order to mark Dec 6 as 'Shaurya Diwas' in Rajasthan schools revoked after criticism

While the order was recalled, a stark contradiction in statements between School Education Minister Madan Dilawar and Director of Secondary Board Education Sitaram Jat surfaced. Dilawar said that it was not possible to hold any other activities or events on campus as exams are in progress, whereas Jat said that no such order had been issued by him.

The order released on an official WhatsApp group on Saturday night was recalled citing "unavoidable circumstances" Sunday morning.